Preserved in Time

This man had a vision, a place where individuals and families could work, live, appreciate nature and all that life offers in one place. He created a community that would grow into a place for everyone to enjoy and evolve with the changing times. This photograph of the bronze statue of Robert E. Simon, founder of Reston, Virginia, shows the warmth he has for his community. Rather than a “larger than life” statue in the center of town, Mr. Simon sits calmly on the edge of a bench, welcoming his friends to share conversation on a beautiful day in Lake Anne Village, as he often would do. The statue was placed in honor of the 40th anniversary of Reston’s founding, and Mr. Simon’s 90th birthday in 2004. Lake Anne Village was the first cluster of homes and shopping in his original plan, and where Mr. Simon lived for many years. At 95 years old, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mr. Simon around Lake Anne, or another one of Reston’s wonderful communities.

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